A Farewell to Arms

Interesting Facts

• The book is based on the author's personal experience, as he served as an ambulance driver on the Italian front during World War I.
• The main character of the novel, Frederic Henry, is largely autobiographical and reflects Hemingway himself.
• The novel was censored and banned in some countries due to its candid descriptions of war and sexual scenes.
• The book is considered one of the best anti-war works in literature and is often included in school literature programs.
• The title of the novel is a reference to the poem «A Farewell to Arms» by George Peele, written in the 16th century.
• The novel has several alternative endings, which Hemingway rewrote many times before choosing the final version.
• The book was adapted into films twice: first in 1932 and then in 1957.